US EditionEU Sanctions 19 Iran Officials and Entities for Rights Violations
The EU targets 19 Iranian officials with travel bans and asset freezes for serious human rights abuses during Iran’s deadly protest crackdown, pending Council approval.
- On Wednesday, the European Union approved sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities, citing "serious human rights violations" during Tehran's crackdown on mass protests.
- The announcement follows the February 28 killing of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli strikes, which escalated regional conflict and disrupted global energy markets.
- European Union sanctions typically include travel bans and asset freezes, though this latest package still requires formal approval from the Council of the European Union before taking effect.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei slammed the decision, accusing officials of hypocrisy and stating they have "made a career out of standing on the wrong side of history."
- Meanwhile, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed two Indian nationals died and one remains missing, emphasizing the safety of India's 10 million-strong diaspora remains a priority.
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The EU has imposed further sanctions on Iran's organisations and officials.
While calling for a rapid de-escalation of the new Middle Eastern conflict triggered by the attack of the United States and Israel on Iran, the European Union, which has already been accused for its explicit support for the action of Washington and Tel Aviv, increases pressure on Tehran. With a post on X, the High Representative for Foreign Policy of the EU, Kaja Kallas, announced that 19 other Iranian entities or entities will be affected by Eu…
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EU ambassadors approve new sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities over human rights violations - The Tribune
The European Union on Wednesday moved to intensify pressure on Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia by approving new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian regime officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations.
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